How to deal with scratches on furniture

How to deal with scratches on furniture: a summary of popular solutions across the Internet in the past 10 days

Recently, furniture scratch repair has become a hot topic in the home furnishing field, and many netizens have shared their own experience and skills in dealing with it. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed guide to dealing with scratches on furniture.

1. Ranking of popular furniture scratch repair methods

2. Detailed explanation of the five most popular scratch treatment solutions

1. Walnut kernel repair method (recently popular)

A repair method that recently received over 2 million likes on the short video platform. Specific operation: Take fresh walnut kernels and wipe them repeatedly on the scratched area for 5-10 minutes. The walnut oil will penetrate into the wood fiber and make the scratches fade or even disappear. Suitable for light to medium scratches.

2. Toothpaste filling method (the first choice for environmental protection)

A method highly recommended by environmental bloggers. Use white toothpaste (not gel) to fill the scratch, let it sit for 1 hour and then wipe it off with a soft cloth. Note: Only suitable for light-colored furniture, dark-colored furniture may leave white marks.

3. Crayon restoration (high color matching)

Choose a crayon of the same color as the furniture, apply it to the scratched area and heat it with a hair dryer to melt the wax and fill the gaps. Finally, use a credit card to smooth the surface. This method is highly discussed among DIY enthusiasts.

4. Coffee powder covering method (natural dyeing)

Mix instant coffee powder with a little water to make a paste, apply it on the scratched area, and wipe it off after 10 minutes. Small scratches, suitable for dark wood furniture, have appeared frequently in life skills accounts recently.

5. Professional repair wax set (best results)

E-commerce platform data shows that sales of furniture repair wax increased by 35% in the past 10 days. Contains a variety of colors of repair wax, scrapers and polishing cloths, suitable for users with deep scratches and those who pursue perfect results.

3. Suggestions on scratch treatment for furniture made of different materials

4. Misunderstandings about scratch repair that have recently been hotly debated among netizens

1.Edible oil replaces professional care oil: Recently, a blogger tried to use olive oil to repair scratches, but the result was that the surface of the furniture became sticky and attracted dust.

2.Excessive use of sandpaper: Many netizens shared failure cases where excessive polishing caused the furniture surface to lose its original texture.

3.Incorrect use of bleach: Attempting to treat dark scratches with bleach resulted in larger areas of discoloration.

5. Tips to prevent scratches on furniture

1. Use furniture protective pads (recent searches on Taobao have increased by 40%)

2. Regular waxing and maintenance (once every 3 months for solid wood furniture)

3. Avoid direct sunlight (easy to cause coating embrittlement)

4. Choose silicone feet instead of hard plastic ones

6. Comparison of professional repair VS DIY repair data

Recent social media data shows that 85% of netizens prefer to try DIY repair methods first, and will only consider professional repair services if the damage is serious. No matter which method you choose, promptly treating scratches can effectively extend the life of your furniture.

I hope the furniture scratch treatment solutions provided in this article can help you solve practical problems. If you have better repair tips, please share them in the comment area!